Raw Meat is a quoteblog by Aaron Swartz.

[Oh god. Veto threat on the freeze? Oh god oh god.]

I refuse to pass this problem on to another generation. So I will pass it on to a powerless commission.

Shorter Obama: I cannot read current bond rates.

America has _deep_ and _corrosive_ doubts about Washington. So deep, that they can only be solved by more gimmicks!

I will cut down on waste in government. Except in the Defense Department, because obviously there is no waste in the Defense Department.

Shorter Obama: I really, really, really do not understand basic macroeconomics.

Shorter Obama: In fifteen minutes, I could save you fifteen percent or more on car insurance!

[Uh, single payer? Single payer, anyone?]

There’s been a lot of political posturing on the deficit. So let me start with some political posturing.

[Does working for Obama for America count as public service?]